Senior Ecologist

About us

Since 1991, ORS has led the way in anticipating and responding to diverse client requirements in the construction industry. Time and experience have enabled us to create significant additional value in our projects with the blending of nine distinct specialist design and build services. Over the decades, we have developed trusted, lasting partnerships with our property developer, international project funding agency, local authority, government agency and private clients. Our end-to-end project collaboration with stakeholders, architects, design teams and contractors ensures excellent, innovative solutions.

We are proud to have been recognised as one of Ireland's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work for the 7th consecutive year in 2025. In 2024, we were also awarded Best Company to Work For, Excellence in Recruitment & Retention, Best People Development in Engineering and Great Place to Work Team Award.

At ORS, our people-centric culture drives everything we do. These accolades reflect our unwavering commitment to cultivating a positive and supportive work environment that nurtures and empowers our employees.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced ecologist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be looking to further their career and gain invaluable experience across a wide range of projects.

You will be responsible for managing large-scale ecological survey programs across Ireland. You will ensure efficient project delivery, and perform complex data analysis, including GIS usage. You will also prepare specialist ecological reports and provide technical advice to address project-related risks and concern.

You will carry out ecological surveys, management and delivery of ecological impact assessments. You will provide pragmatic, commercially aware ecological advice to our clients by preparing clear and concise reports and recommendations. You will be responsible for creating tenders and team SOP’s. Having a single area of expertise such as terrestrial will of benefit.

• Bachelor’s degree in ecology, natural science, or related biological discipline (postgraduate degree desirable)

• 5-7 years' experience in environmental consultancy or similar

• Previous consultancy experience

• Experience in managing budgets is preferrable

• Previous experience in mentoring and coaching junior staff

• Excellent botanical and habitat assessment skills

• Full or eligible for full membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management

• Strong knowledge of ecological legislation

• Experience in habitat and species survey design and implementation

• Use of Salesforce is advantageous

• Proven track record managing EcIA and AA for large projects

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills

• Excellent report writing skills and proven project management abilities

Aside from our people, culture and mission, there are a variety of additional benefits that help make ORS a great place to work:

• Our award-winning hybrid working model

• Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited employer

• Certified Best Workplace with Great Place to Work for six years running (2018–2024)

• Attractive rewards framework (option includes pension, health cash plan, additional annual leave and much more)

• Competitive market salary

• Professional memberships, paid by the company at chartered level or equivalent

• Opportunities to work across our multiple disciplines

• Weekly events (CPD's, virtual events, social events, workshops, guest speakers and fun team activities)

• Parental, paternity and maternity leave schemes

• High impact working environment with a flat and non-bureaucratic organisational structure

• Opportunity to be part of a team that is growth focused and ambitious

ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths, views and experiences.

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